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Divide 40/9 with 42/80

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 42/80

40/9 ÷ 42/80 is 1600/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/80: 80/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 42/80 = 40/9 × 80/42
  3. = 40 × 80/9 × 42 = 3200/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1600/189
  5. In mixed form: 888/189

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